Crime

Serious sexual assault on Mill Island, Nantwich – hunt for two men

Serious sexual assault on Mill Island, Nantwich – hunt for two men

Detectives are searching for two men as they investigate a serious sexual assault in Mill Island, Nantwich.

Police received reports of the incident, and identified and cordoned off the scene whilst the investigation got underway at approximately 2.50am yesterday (December 20).

December 21, 2015
Nantwich Police burglary warning after Bishop’s Wood break-in

Nantwich Police burglary warning after Bishop’s Wood break-in

Police in Nantwich are warning residents to be wary of burglars targeting properties after a break-in at a house in Bishop’s Wood.

Offenders broke in to a residential building and stole bikes.

December 20, 2015
Police probe serious ‘incident’ on Mill Island in Nantwich

Police probe serious ‘incident’ on Mill Island in Nantwich

Detectives are probing a “serious incident” on a footpath on Mill Island, Nantwich.

Officers have cordoned off parts of the island by the River Weaver following the incident.

December 20, 2015
Four South Cheshire people face drugs charges after police raids

Four South Cheshire people face drugs charges after police raids

Four people from South Cheshire are among six who have been charged with drugs offences following a series of police raids.

A total of eight warrants were conducted at addresses in Crewe and Garston, Merseyside, on Tuesday (December 15).

December 16, 2015
BT prosecuted in court for endangering Nantwich residents

BT prosecuted in court for endangering Nantwich residents

Telecoms giant BT has been prosecuted for endangering Nantwich residents during highways works, it has emerged.

The company was taken to court by Cheshire East Council following works on signal-controlled junction on High Street, Nantwich.

December 15, 2015
Nantwich man who led UK-wide human trafficking gang jailed

Nantwich man who led UK-wide human trafficking gang jailed

An organised crime gang led by a Nantwich has been sentenced as part of an investigation into human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Krzysztof Henryk Jakubiak was jailed for three-and-a-half years during a hearing at Warrington Crown Court.

December 11, 2015
Police warn Christmas shoppers over fraudsters

Police warn Christmas shoppers over fraudsters

Nantwich and Crewe shoppers are being warned by police about fraudsters targeting people at Grand Junction Retail Park.

A woman in her 50s had her card stolen and cash taken from her account in one incident on December 2.

December 6, 2015
Nantwich man among gang jailed for freight train thefts worth £12,000

Nantwich man among gang jailed for freight train thefts worth £12,000

A Nantwich man was one of a gang of four jailed for stealing almost £12,000 of alcohol from two freight trains.

David Keith Evanson, 31, and three other men were sentenced to more than five years following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

December 3, 2015
Thieves steal quad bike during Bridgemere break-in

Thieves steal quad bike during Bridgemere break-in

Thieves have stolen a quad bike worth thousands of pounds from a property near Nantwich.

They broke into a secure building in the Bridgemere area of Nantwich and made off with the vehicle.

November 29, 2015
CCTV pic shows man wanted for Nantwich Civic Hall damage

CCTV pic shows man wanted for Nantwich Civic Hall damage

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with criminal damage at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Officers are probing an incident which led to £1,500 worth of damage caused at the Civic Hall on Market Street.

November 21, 2015
Police call high drink and drug drive offender figures for Crewe and Nantwich “disappointing”

Police call high drink and drug drive offender figures for Crewe and Nantwich “disappointing”

An insurance comparison website lists Crewe and Nantwich area as having the highest number of drink and drug drive offenders in the UK.

The data refers to the number of people in the CW postcode area who have visited the company’s website for a comparison quote in the past 12 months.

November 20, 2015
Police issue further warning over purse thefts in Nantwich

Police issue further warning over purse thefts in Nantwich

Police are again advising shoppers in Nantwich to be wary of purse thieves.

Officers from Crewe Local Policing Unit issued the warning following a number of incidents in local supermarkets.

November 19, 2015
“Taxi Marshal” plan for Nantwich Swine Market rank

“Taxi Marshal” plan for Nantwich Swine Market rank

A “taxi marshal” could be employed to crackdown on late-night problems around Nantwich’s taxi rank, police have suggested.

Nantwich officers are hoping to copy a scheme used in Chester and Newcastle-under-Lyme.

November 10, 2015